Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney will be the heartbreak story of the Lions' second grand final appearance in as many years after dislocating his shoulder.

Brisbane Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney is battling a grisly injury after dislocating his shoulder in the first term of the preliminary final.

BRISBANE suffered a major blow early in its preliminary final against Geelong, with ruckman Oscar McInerney going off with a serious shoulder injury. McInerney was helped from the field late in the first quarter at the MCG on Saturday cradling his left shoulder after it popped out.

Brisbane Lions ruck Oscar McInerney has suffered a shoulder injury after attempting a tackle in the preliminary final against Geelong.

The Cats and Lions meet at the MCG with a place in the AFL grand final up for grabs. Join Craig Little for updates

The Brisbane Lions will fly to Melbourne on Wednesday, a day earlier than last year, as they attempt to atone for their heartbreaking 2023 grand final defeat.

Today's Geelong vs Brisbane live stream serves up the second 2024 AFL Preliminary Final at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Here's how to watch it online, from anywhere.